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The destruction of forest reserves by illegal miners is equivalent to 7,500 football fields, according to Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources.
He claims that thirty hectares, or more than forty-four forest reserves, had been destroyed.
In the Ashanti region, he stated measures are being done to secure the green field during a tour of the Offin Shelter Belt at Anwiafutu to observe the destruction of the forest.
The Offin Shelter Belt at Anwiafutu in the Atwima Mponua District was toured by the regional Security Council, the Ashanti regional minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, and the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources.
Speaking to reporters on the scene, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah compared the illegal miners’ destruction of forest reserves to 7,500 football fields.
He underlined that the criminals will be held accountable and that the fight against galamsey will not be a one-night wonder.
“This goes to the police officers, this government is strongly behind you to do your job and make sure that you bring perpetrators who are killing us to book without fear nor favor,” he gave the police a task.
According to the Minister, the process of recovering demolished areas has already begun.
Mr. Kofi Buah appealed to the public to help combat galamsey.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
